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Anna Johnson always knew she wanted to work with livestock. Growing up in in the countryside of Suffolk, England, Johnson helped neighbors lamb. She was hooked from an early age on working with animals. After getting a degree in animal science and master’s degree in the UK, Johnson came to the United States and eventually landed at Iowa State University. Read more about Anna Johnson

The core values of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Agriculture and Natural Resources reflect our commitment to developing and disseminating quality, relevant, research-based educational programs for the people of Iowa and beyond.

Emily Heaton sees herself as a bit of a throwback. The biomass crop specialist with ISU Extension and Outreach works with perennial grasses, developing energy crop portfolios and management strategies that look at the best way to use these new crops going forward. Read more about Emily Heaton

Adam Janke is a product of the corn belt. A native of Indiana who holds degrees from colleges in his home state, Ohio and South Dakota, Janke has a deep understanding and appreciation for the area’s wildlife. That passion for addressing the wildlife conservation challenges farmers in this area encounter have now led Janke to call a fourth state in the region home. Read more about Adam Janke

Charles Schwab came to Iowa State University 27 years ago because of the university’s reputation as one of the pioneers of agricultural and biosystems engineering. In his time in Ames, it has been Schwab’s goal to make farmers and their families safe while at work and play. Read more about Charles Schwab

Mike White has been at the forefront of Iowa’s resurgence as a grape and wine producing state. After beginning his career with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach in 1994 as a crop specialist, White became increasingly involved with the grape industry. He made the full-time move to grapes in 2007, becoming ISU Extension and Outreach’s first viticulture specialist. Read more about Mike White

One of the priorities atop Yuko Sato’s list when looking for a job after graduation was that the university have a strong extension program. That university turned out to be Iowa State, to the benefit of poultry famers across the state. Read more about Yuko Sato